6 Famous Hollywood Sex Scenes You Can Recreate

How to re-create some of the hottest, most iconic sex scenes at home (or in the wild).

I don't need to explain why a sex scene starring human vibrator Ryan Gosling is a turn-on. But I will. After a torturous seven-year wait, Rachel and a bearded Ry Gos finally consummate their passion in a grade-A thong-twister. Gosling pushes her against the wall, passionately rips off her clothes, and then carries her into the bedroom, where he feasts on her naked body. Yes, please!

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The Urgent, Under-the-Clothes Quickie

The key is keeping things fast and furious. Be rough with kissing and touching as soon as you walk in the door—push your undies to the side, leave your heels on, and do it under your dress. Hell, just get busy right against the wall if you must. (If you can get into an emotional fight in the rain beforehand, even better.…)

2. Titanic: Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet

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Kate Winslet's Rose falls hard for a whimsical artist with no money and floppy blond hair. #BeenThere. The scandalous Jasmine/Aladdin dynamic sets the stage for some seriously scorching sex. After Kate drops trou so that Leo can sketch her in the buff, these two crazy kids break into an empty car where they go at it so intensely, they fog up the windows. Knowing they could get caught at any minute raises the stakes, transforming ordinary nookie into a full-on erotic adventure.

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Bawdy Backseat Sex

No need to board a cruise ship on a glacier route. Just park your hoopdee somewhere that makes you feel rebellious—like a quiet suburban neighborhood—and do it like a couple of randy teens. Spoon-sex him in the backseat, straddle him on the passenger's side (the seatbelt is a handy restraint), or position yourself over the center console and make doggie your default setting. Sweaty hands on the steamy windows are an absolute must.

3. Eyes Wide Shut: Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise

Why it's Hot

Three words: secret mansion orgy. In this practically X-rated sex saga, guests openly eff all over the house, partying like it's 200 BC Rome. One particular couple, however, wins the award for most alluring public display of affection. The woman lies on a dark wood table, back arched, while a masked stranger stands over her, passionately thrusting into her. Call me voyeuristic, but mysterious, butt-grabbing strangers? Totally arousing.

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Sneaky, "Anonymous" Party Sex

All you need to recreate this IRL is an abandoned chateau and 300 DTF guests. If that's out of budget, try the pared-down version: Next time you're partying, plan an escape to an empty room. The closet is a perfect sneaky hookup spot because you're hidden, but there's still a chance of getting busted, which ups the sauce factor. Go down on each other before trying a little from-behind action, holding the door shut and leaning back on him. Forcing yourself to do it all quietly—so your moans don't give you away—will feel extra naughty.

4. Pretty Woman: Julia Roberts and Richard Gere

Why it's Hot

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Julia sparked untold hotel sexcapades after taking control of the bump-and-grind at the Regent Beverly Wilshire. "What do you do?" Gere asks. "Everything," she replies. "But I don't kiss on the mouth." Sometimes you're in the mood to look into your partner's eyes and make soft, sensual, Usher-style love…and other times, you want to rough-ride your man in vinyl boots. Simple.

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Kiss-Anywhere-But-The-Mouth-Sex

Take turns lying down totally nude while you kiss every inch of each other's bodies—except the mouth. As things start to feel super delicious, go all the way, but remember: no lip-locking. No-kissing sex will feel all forbidden…and inspire more lip service to your ears, neck, and nipples. Blonde-bob wig, optional.

5. Secretary: Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader

Why it's Hot

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Spader's Mr. Grey is masterfully kinky when spanking his assistant, Ms. Holloway, over a typo: "Put your elbows on the desk, bend over…and read it aloud." S&M sex at the office is totally taboo—and super arousing. C'mon, no one fantasizes about a loving monogamous couple doing it missionary-style in their master bedroom.…

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The Kinky Role-Play Romp

Be the boss and have him address you only as "Ms.," or play the secretary and give oral under the boss's desk. All mistakes will be punishable by naughty spanking…and the sex position of the boss's choice. Reverse-cowgirl-ing in an office chair will be overtime you won't mind.…

6. Ghost: Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze

Why it's Hot

Nothing ferments my kombucha like some down-and-dirty whoopee. In this epic scene, Demi is sensually massaging clay on her potter's wheel when a shirtless Swayze tries to distract her by caressing her neck and arms. Suddenly, nothing seems hotter than being sex-jumped when you're totally absorbed with some hands-on project. Demi plays it real cool, pretending to focus on some wack ceramic pot while the biggest hunk of the '90s grinds on her from behind.

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The Fun, Frisky Foreplay Game

Even without an in-home pottery studio, you can still engage in some messy fun. Wash your car, frost a cake, pull some weeds—as long as you're getting dirty (pun intended). Then challenge your man to try to distract you with his hands and mouth. See how long you can resist before giving in to some gritty sex—whether on top of the kitchen table or with his, ahem, garden hose.

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